Michael Lee Fowler[13] is an American martial artist who is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsublack belt. In addition to a number of major competitive achievements, Fowler is notable for the speed at which he attained the rank and is, according to some sources, the 3rd fastest American on record to do so. He is head instructor at North Shore Jiu Jitsu Club in Haleiwa, Hawaii.[16][17]
Wrestling career
Although coming to the art with a background in high school wrestling, Fowler did not begin formal wrestling training until after high school in 2001, when he moved to Maryland to enter Lloyd Irvin’s advanced grappling program.[16] Fowler’s meteoric grappling career began shortly thereafter, winning numerous private tournaments such as Grapplers Quest and achieving a Pan-American championship as a blue belt.[18] Many championships were to follow, with career highlights of 5 American National Championships and an Asian Open Championship in the black belt division.
He also teaches numerous grappling seminars across the US.[19]
